First build complete

[BillKilgore]

I recently completed my first flintlock kit. It was quite a learning experience with a lot of trial, error, error and more error. Today I took her to the range for the first time and I am very pleased. It’s a Track of the Wolf Lancaster style .50 cal. It has a large Siler lock from Jim Chambers and a 42” swamped Rice barrel. A little clean up and she will be done.

 

[Cattywompuss]

Congrats! Looks great!

 

[Rod Man]

Congratulations!

RM

 

[ord sgt]

Left hand model too. Good job. Even the screw slots line up. Little touches = extra credit.

 

[deerstalkert]

biggest error is the lock is on the wrong side!
that is spectacular! my first didn't turn out that well!

 

[DuncNZ]

That is one nice rifle . I prefer the Lancaster style of rifle over all the USA types ,

 

[Dale Lilly]

Very nice! Way beyond my ability. Congrats. Dale

 

[appalichian hunter]

Good job, school me on the extra piece on the rear of the patch box cover, I assume it is a catch of some type and would be interested if it is as how it works

 

[BearRiver]

Beautiful rifle! How many hours did it take to build?

 

[Art Caputo]

Very nice! My favoriite style!

 

[frankie]

very nice

 

[BillKilgore]

Thank you, all for the kind words.

Good job, school me on the extra piece on the rear of the patch box cover, I assume it is a catch of some type and would be interested if it is as how it works

I banged up the patchbox lid a little while trying to peen the end of the catch. I could not get all the dents out, so I covered them with a small toe plate. The patchbox opens with a small brass button on top of the butt plate.

Beautiful rifle! How many hours did it take to build?

Probably around 40-50 hours. I was working slow and had to rework a few things. The left-hand stock was shaped and had a barrel channel, but there was no inletting for the breech plug, lock, trigger, side plate or butt plate.

The rifle weights 7.8 pounds and balances perfectly just behind the entry pipe. I am a little surprised how comfortable and nimble it is considering the 42" barrel.

 

[BillKilgore]

My wife wanted a photo of me wearing the full kit. My boy, Colt, had to get in on the action.

 

[Whitworth]

Sweet

 

[Grenadier1758]

@BillKilgore, the only critique I will make is that the lock panels are too wide. That critical comment is so minor that it can be disregarded.

Great job on your first flintlock. Now we need a report on how it shoots

 

[mmb617]

Very nice job. I recently built my first kit, a Kentucky rifle from a Traditions kit that I know was a lot less work than what you built so I appreciate the amount of work involved in your project.

I can see lots of things on my rifle that I could have done better, but it shoots great so I'm happy with it.

 

[BillKilgore]

@BillKilgore, the only critique I will make is that the lock panels are too wide. That critical comment is so minor that it can be disregarded.

Great job on your first flintlock. Now we need a report on how it shoots

Hi @Grenadier
Are you referring to the wood surrounding the lock panel?

 

[dave951]

Beautiful gun, now go to the range and let us know how it shoots.

 

[Loja man]

Great looking rifle!!

 

[Grenadier1758]

Yes, @BillKilgore, I was referring to the wood around the lock. You did keep the edges sharp and many guns of the period have fairly wide lock panels.